A judge in Placer County has sentenced a 23-year-old man, Carson Schewe, to 20 years to life in prison for selling a fentanyl-laced pill that killed 20-year-old Kade Webb in December 2021. Kade was the cousin of San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb, and his tragic death has deeply impacted the family.
The sentencing happened on Thursday, with Judge Michael Jones delivering the punishment. Schewe was found guilty in September of second-degree murder and drug possession with intent to sell. This conviction is part of Placer County’s push to hold drug dealers accountable, especially when their actions lead to deaths. In fact, Schewe’s case marks the county’s third fentanyl-related murder conviction.
Kade thought he was buying a painkiller called Percocet, but the pill turned out to contain fentanyl—a powerful and dangerous drug. Tragically, Kade overdosed and died in a Safeway parking lot in Roseville on December 3, 2021, just two days before Logan Webb’s wedding.
Logan, who described Kade as “more like a brother,” has since become a vocal advocate against fentanyl. In an emotional interview, Logan shared how much the loss hurts. “It’s heartbreaking,” he said. “These kids have so much life ahead of them, and it’s not fair for them or their families. Kade’s life was stolen by someone who sold him something deadly. I want people to know how serious this crisis is and that these dealers can’t keep getting away with it.”
Outside the courthouse, Logan spoke about his mission to share Kade’s story to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs like fentanyl. “Our kids are struggling,” he said. “It’s okay to struggle, but we need to make sure they understand the risks of self-medicating. I know Kade would want his story to help others.”
Kade had been battling addiction and had just returned from rehab when he bought the pill from Schewe. According to prosecutors, Schewe took advantage of Kade’s vulnerability, even boasting in texts to Kade’s friends that overdoses don’t usually get investigated. Schewe had tragically lost both his girlfriend and his best friend to overdoses, but he still continued dealing drugs.
After the sentencing, Logan retweeted posts praising his family for speaking out. One tweet from California Assemblyman Joe Patterson called them “heroes for sharing their story.” Patterson also emphasized that Schewe’s sentence is serious, saying, “It’s murder. There will not be early release unless the law changes.”
This heartbreaking story is a reminder of the devastating impact of fentanyl and the importance of standing up against this crisis. Logan Webb hopes Kade’s story will help save lives and prevent other families from experiencing the same pain.
